How much does a janitor and cleaner make in Alabama?
$30,620a year
Median yearly pay for janitor and cleaners in Alabama. That is $14.72 an hour or $2,552 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.72
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among states
- 48 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 25,110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,490Median: $30,620Highest 10%: $41,080
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,490 | $11.29 | |
| 25th | $28,020 | $13.47 | |
| Median | $30,620 | $14.72 | |
| 75th | $36,080 | $17.35 | |
| 90th | $41,080 | $19.75 |
Cities in Alabama
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Huntsville, AL | $33,600 |
| Birmingham, AL | $33,370 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $32,280 |
| Daphne, AL | $32,010 |
| Auburn, AL | $30,470 |
| Montgomery, AL | $30,450 |
| Mobile, AL | $30,420 |
| Decatur, AL | $30,410 |
| Columbus, GA | $30,320 |
| Florence, AL | $29,540 |
| Anniston, AL | $29,530 |
| Gadsden, AL | $28,730 |
| Dothan, AL | $28,290 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for janitor and cleaners.
| 45. South Carolina | $31,180 |
| 46. Oklahoma | $31,110 |
| 47. West Virginia | $30,980 |
| 48. Alabama | $30,620 |
| 49. Arkansas | $29,750 |
| 50. Louisiana | $28,930 |
| 51. Mississippi | $28,380 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a janitor and cleaner make an hour in Alabama?
The median hourly pay in Alabama is $14.72 ($30,620 a year).
Do janitor and cleaners make more in Alabama than the national average?
No: $30,620 against $36,840 nationally, 17% less.
Where does Alabama rank for janitor and cleaner pay?
Alabama ranks 48 of 51 states.
Which city in Alabama pays janitor and cleaners the most?
Huntsville, AL, with a median of $33,600 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.